Graffiti Removal

Graffiti Removal Process

Each graffiti crew member in the graffiti program completes
service requests and proactive removal within their
respective geographical areas.

Graffiti crews remove
vandalism 7 days per week. Crews work Monday through Friday
from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, and one crew member works Saturday
and Sundays from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Removal Techniques

Before graffiti is removed by our graffiti crews, the
graffiti image is captured using a GPS camera. The graffiti moniker
is identified and logged in the Department database for tracking purposes.

Each graffiti work vehicle is equipped with a trailer
mounted mobile pressure washer, paint, chemicals and
additional removal tools.

Pressure Washing
Pressure washing
equipment uses a combination of water and a solvent
to remove graffiti from surfaces. A solvent is first applied and then the surface is washed with
pressurized water. Each vehicle is equipped to
recover the water runoff from this removal method.

Paint Over Methods
Paint is used to cover
over graffiti on smooth, painted surfaces. It is low
cost and paint is a
relatively safe product compared to removing
graffiti with some chemical solvents.

Chemicals and Solvents
This method is frequently used for the removal of
graffiti from traffic signs, light poles and utility boxes.
Solvent
based cleaners are also used to remove adhesives from sticker
graffiti. First the sticker and adhesive is scraped away,
and the residue is removed with the cleaner.